# Harry Potter 25th anniversary celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-celebrations > Updated: 2026-09-01T14:41:25.000Z. Sources: 91. Developments: 16. Warner Bros. Discovery’s global “Back to Hogwarts 2026” programme, launched on 26 July, features theatrical re‑releases of all eight Harry Potter films from late August through early September 2026. These celebrations serve as a precursor to a new Harry Potter series scheduled to debut on HBO on 25 December. Cinematic events are expanding globally. In France, re-releases are set for over 200 theaters. In Spain, theaters in Mallorca are offering digital and original-version screenings, while Estepona is organizing a three-day tribute titled “25 Years of Magic” from 3 to 5 September. In the Basque Country, the film is being re-released dubbed in Euskera. In Italy, Venice will host an exclusive event on 1 September. In Chile, themed dining experiences are being launched in Santiago. On 1 September, hundreds of fans gathered in London to celebrate the fictional start of the Hogwarts school year. To manage crowds at King’s Cross Station, an interactive experience was hosted at the Old Billingsgate market near the River Thames, allowing fans to engage in activities such as boarding the Hogwarts Express and sending owl mail. In conjunction with these events, Warner Bros. Games launched a franchise sale on Steam. The video game Hogwarts Legacy is being offered at a 90 percent discount, and players can claim a free “Astronomer’s Hat” cosmetic DLC through September 30. Other titles, including Lego Harry Potter and Quidditch Champions, are also included in the sale. Commercial activities include themed travel and collectibles. In Brazil, Cinemark and LATAM Airlines partnered on 18 August for a themed flight to Salvador. In Japan, TOHO Cinemas is releasing a limited-edition “The Prime Collection Hogwarts Express Popcorn Box” on 26 August, alongside screenings featuring up to 12 minutes of previously unreleased behind-the-scenes footage. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Harry Potter fans celebrate in London ahead of new series Harry Potter fans celebrated “Back to Hogwarts” in London with an HBO Max interactive event, while Warner Bros. Games offered significant discounts and free DLC for Hogwarts Legacy on Steam. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-fans-gather-in-london-for-hogwarts-celebrations ### 2026-08-28: Harry Potter celebrates 25th anniversary with film re-releases and new HBO series promotion The Harry Potter franchise celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first film with theatrical re-releases and global 'Back to Hogwarts' events, alongside promotional reveals for the upcoming HBO series. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-film-re-releases-and-new-hbo-series-promotion ### 2026-08-26: Harry Potter franchise celebrates 25th anniversary with global re-releases Warner Bros. Discovery is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter film saga with global theatrical re-releases featuring unreleased footage and themed events across several continents. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-cinema-re-releases ### 2026-08-25: Harry Potter anniversary edition tops Vietnamese box office The 25th-anniversary edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ has topped the Vietnamese box office, earning 2 billion VND on its first morning during a limited nine-day run. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-anniversary-edition-tops-vietnamese-box-office ### 2026-08-24: Kino Kosmos announces special anniversary and family film screenings Kino Kosmos in Poland will host special screenings, including a 25th-anniversary event for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ and sensory-friendly sessions for children. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kino-kosmos-announces-special-anniversary-and-family-film-screenings ### 2026-08-24: Harry Potter films return to cinemas for 25th anniversary The Harry Potter film franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with worldwide theatrical re-releases, featuring special bonus footage and themed events in multiple countries. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-film-marathons-held-in-france-for-25th-anniversary ### 2026-08-21: Venice to host secret Harry Potter anniversary event Venice will host a secret ‘Back to Hogwarts’ event on September 1 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film, featuring immersive experiences and a special screening. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venice-to-host-secret-harry-potter-anniversary-event ### 2026-08-19: Cinemark and LATAM Airlines celebrate Harry Potter's 25th anniversary Cinemark and LATAM Airlines celebrated the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter with a themed flight to Salvador and the launch of a new collectible plush toy line called Minimarks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinemark-and-latam-airlines-celebrate-harry-potters-25th-anniversary ### 2026-08-18: TOHO Cinemas releases limited Hogwarts Express popcorn box TOHO Cinemas is releasing a limited-edition Hogwarts Express popcorn box to mark the 25th anniversary of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’, alongside special premium format screenings. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toho-cinemas-releases-limited-hogwarts-express-popcorn-box ### 2026-08-17: Harry Potter franchises launch new collectibles for 25th anniversary Brands are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter with new collectibles, including Cinemark's Minimark surprise figures in Panama and discounted LEGO collector sets on Amazon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-franchises-launch-new-collectibles-for-25th-anniversary ### 2026-08-17: London to host free Back to Hogwarts event by HBO Max HBO Max will host a free “Back to Hogwarts” fan experience in London on September 1, 2026, to promote its upcoming Harry Potter original series. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-to-host-free-back-to-hogwarts-event-by-hbo-max ### 2026-08-08: Harry Potter celebrates 25th anniversary with cinema re-releases and marathons Cinemas are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter with theatrical re-releases and film marathons in France, ahead of a new HBO series scheduled for late 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-cinema-re-releases-and-marathons ### 2026-08-05: Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Sparks New LEGO Set and Film Re‑releases Harry Potter’s 25th anniversary brings a new LEGO Ministry of Magic set, cinema re‑releases in Mexico, and an HBO series debut in December 2026. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-leads-to-cinema-rerelease-and-collector-lego-set ### 2026-08-02: Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Cinema Events Launch in Portugal and Cinépolis Cinépolis celebrates Harry Potter's 25th anniversary with collectible mugs and themed menus, while Portugal screens an extended cut of the first film in August. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-cinema-events-launch-in-portugal-and-cinpolis ### 2026-07-31: Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Marked by Back to Hogwarts Events in Venice Warner Bros. Discovery marks the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film with a global Back to Hogwarts program, a Venice screening event, new merchandise, and a forthcoming HBO Max series debut in 2026 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-discovery-launches-global-back-to-hogwarts-celebrations-for-harry-potter-25th-anniversar ### 2026-07-26: Warner Bros. Discovery launches global 'Back to Hogwarts' 2026 celebrations for Harry Potter 25th anniversary Warner Bros. Discovery's global 'Back to Hogwarts 2026' will re‑release all Harry Potter films (27 Aug‑3 Sep) with unseen footage, fan events worldwide and a new HBO Max series. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warner-bros-discovery-launches-global-back-to-hogwarts-2026-celebrations-for-harry-potter-25th-anniv --- Cite as: Harry Potter 25th anniversary celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/harry-potter-25th-anniversary-celebrations